20 Year Tawny Port NV

The color is fair with chestnut tonalities. In the aroma, one can find dry figs, nuts, and apricots. It has good concentration and enormous complexity. Casa De Santa Eufemia 20 Year Tawny Port NV is a rich and complex tawny port that has been aged in wood for 20 years. It offers intense flavors of roasted hazelnuts, sultanas, toffee, and coffee notes. The wine has a medium-dry house style, making it drier than many other tawny ports. It pairs well with strong cheeses, berry desserts, and anything with vanilla and caramel flavors.

Brand: Casa De Eufemia
Region:Douro
Sub-Region:Corgo Cima
Varietal:Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca
Color:Red
Alcohol:19.5%
Size:750ml

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Country:Portugal
Climate:In Cima Corgo, which is east of Baixo Corgo, the average temperature is higher and rainfall not as prevalent.
Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
Soil:schist soils
Vineyard Size:45 ha
Vine Age (year planted):Old vineyard, more than 30 years
Fermentation:The fermentation occurs in a granite treading tanks (lagares) with capacity of 5000 kg. The grapes fermented for 5 days, using traditional treading by foot. The temperature of fermentation was between 22 and 25 oC. The fermentation was interrupted by the addition of grape spirit (brandy) with 77% alc.
Elevage:Nine months in stainless steel tanks where suffers a natural decantation process. Thereafter the wine is transferred to wooden casks with a capacity of 550 liters for more than 20 years ant then bottled
Winemaker Name:Alzira Viseu Carvalho
Producer Website:https://www.qtastaeufemia.com/
Sustainable Practice:Yes